Chapter 454 - 139

Chapter 139: Learning the RasenganUpon hearing the words "Rasengan," Naruto's eyes immediately lit up. He knew that in the original story, this technique was used from start to finish.He said excitedly: "I heard that this technique was inspired by the Tailed Beast Ball and created by my father after three years of effort. It's his signature move! Pervy Sage, teach it to me quickly!"Upon hearing this, Jiraiya felt a bit awkward. Yes, this technique was originally Naruto's father's move. Using it as a favor now seemed a bit inappropriate.However, he had no other choice now and had to bite the bullet. So, he forced a smile and said: "That's right, this move is an A-rank Ninjutsu. Let me demonstrate it for you now!"After speaking, Jiraiya extended his right hand. Naruto watched carefully, afraid of missing any details. For him, as long as he understood the changes in the Chakra properties, learning this technique shouldn't be a problem.He saw Chakra gradually condensing in Jiraiya's palm, and soon a blue Chakra sphere appeared. Naruto also noticed that although it was a very standard sphere, the circulation of Chakra within it was chaotic, and the speed was extremely fast. This was also one of the reasons why the Rasengan had such great destructive power.To help Naruto understand better, Jiraiya slowly moved the Rasengan in his hand toward a nearby tree. As they made contact, it was like ice meeting fire; a large hole immediately appeared in the tree trunk.Afterward, he turned his head and asked: "How is it? Did you see the trick? With your aptitude, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"Naruto didn't answer him but lowered his head and fell into deep thought. Seeing this, Jiraiya didn't disturb him and stood by, waiting quietly.After a while, Naruto finally moved. He extended his right hand and began to try and condense Chakra. Soon, a model of the Rasengan appeared in his hand.However, it was a pity that this Rasengan only lasted for about five seconds before disappearing because Naruto hadn't controlled it well. He wore a troubled expression at this.But in Jiraiya's eyes, this was a completely different situation. However, because of everything that had happened before, he was no longer that surprised. Jiraiya thought to himself: "This brat has truly inherited his father's talent.""It seems another genius is about to emerge in Konoha Village! He almost succeeded in condensing it after watching only once. It could be said that he has already learned the Rasengan, he's just not proficient yet.""Presumably, after he tries a few more times, he will completely master this technique! Heh, being a teacher is really quite easy!"Just as he had thought, after practicing five or six more times, Naruto had basically completely mastered the Rasengan, and now he already had many ideas.He kept thinking about what it would be like if he injected Sage Chakra and Nine-Tailed Chakra into it together. However, Naruto didn't choose to try it directly, because he remembered that Jiraiya was still by his side.Naruto turned his head and looked at Jiraiya with his big, watery eyes, asking: "Pervy Sage, with me like this, does it count as having learned the Rasengan?""Ahem." Jiraiya put his fist to his mouth and coughed twice, then answered while trying to save face: "Barely, I suppose! But you are still not proficient. I happen to have something to do and need to go out for a few days, so you should practice more on your own!"Naruto didn't have any other thoughts, but he quickly asked: "Pervy Sage, didn't you just return? Why are you leaving again so soon?""I haven't seen you for so many years. Now that we have finally reunited, Pervy Sage, could you stay here and accompany me for a few days?""Whatever you have to do, can you postpone it? How about this! It wouldn't be too late for you to leave after I have cultivated the Rasengan to perfection!"Jiraiya scratched his head in embarrassment. In fact, his so-called business was just to go elsewhere to find some material. He said: "The new installment of my work is about to be updated, but my material isn't ready yet.""But since you've said so, I'll agree! I'll stay here and practice with you for the next few days! You must be diligent, okay? If my work is delayed, my readers will be sad."Naruto became happy immediately upon hearing this. In order to appear like a child in front of Jiraiya, he even jumped around happily a few times, and then quickly threw himself back into training.In fact, Naruto knew that Jiraiya would definitely go out before the Chunin Exams. It was precisely because of his absence that Orochimaru's plan to attack Konoha succeeded, and the Third Hokage was killed in battle.The reason Naruto wouldn't let him leave now was that he was afraid Jiraiya would rush back when their plan was halfway through; that would be troublesome.One had to know that this time, their target was not just the Third Hokage alone; they wanted to wipe out all the high-level officials of Konoha in one fell swoop.Therefore, the time and manpower required were much greater. To ensure the plan went flawlessly, almost all the experts under Naruto were sent out. Someone like Jiraiya, who was outside the plan, absolutely could not be in Konoha Village on that day; such a variable was too great.And by keeping him for a few more days now, he would return a few days later; this time difference would be enough for them to manage these things.Actually, Naruto could quickly master the Rasengan, but in order to keep Jiraiya steady, he still pretended to always have problems, and Jiraiya would always answer him very carefully.But unexpectedly, just when Naruto thought his strategy was about to be completely effective, an accident occurred, casting a veil of mist over the whole affair once again.One day, Ebisu actually found Jiraiya. Clearly, during their brief exchange last time, he had recognized Jiraiya's identity.Therefore, during these days, he had been waiting here at the women's bathhouse. Hard work pays off; he finally saw Jiraiya again.As soon as they met, he bowed and said: "I am truly sorry about what happened last time, Lord Jiraiya. I really didn't recognize you."Jiraiya was not the type of person to hold a grudge, and besides, the one who got beaten up last time wasn't him. So, he waved his hand indifferently and said: "Alright, alright, I forgive you. If there's nothing else, don't disturb me here while I gather material for my work."